Assistant Librarian

Oakridge International School, Bachupally; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education seeks a Library Services professional to oversee the school library and support student learning. You will manage resources, assist learners, and promote information literacy across the campus.

The role involves coordinating with teachers, organizing reading programmes, and integrating digital resources to enhance research skills and wellbeing in a holistic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or LIS; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a school/academic library setting.
• Strong knowledge of library management, cataloguing, and information services.
• Ability to promote reading and information literacy among students.
• Experience with library management software and digital learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Assist in cataloguing, classification, and organization of library resources.
• Maintain records of issued, returned, and overdue materials.
• Assist students in locating and accessing learning resources and developing information literacy.
• Promote reading habits and organize reading programs and literacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-related resource requirements and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading promotion

Information literacy

Digital learning tools

Education

B.Lib.Sc./LIS

Master’s Degree

Tools

Library management software

Digital learning resources

Job description

Location:

Hyderabad, IN

School: Oakridge International School Bachupally

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organization. Our family of 61 schools is united by a common philosophy – to be ambitious for our students, people and schools. We believe there is no limit to what our students can achieve and our approach supports every child to succeed academically, socially and personally. The India Region encompasses 5 schools across India.

Job Description

Providing high-quality library support services across the school, ensuring effective access to learning resources, fostering a culture of reading, research, information literacy, and supporting outstanding student outcomes.

Driving Library & Learning Resource excellence through effective library management, resource organization, student engagement programmes, literacy initiatives, and integration of digital learning resources.

Supporting student achievement, independent learning, research skills, and holistic development through library services, reading programmes, resource facilitation, and collaborative engagement with students, parents, and colleagues.

Providing academic and operational support in library administration, cataloguing, circulation management, resource procurement, student enrichment programmes, and continuous school improvement initiatives.

Key Result Areas

Library Operations & Resource Management

Student Learning & Information Literacy Support

Reading Promotion & Library Programmes

Digital Resources & Research Support

Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement

Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development

Innovation, Research & Digital Learning

Library Compliance & Administrative Operations

Job Responsibilities

Library Operations & Resource Management

• Support the day-to-day operations of the school library.
• Assist in cataloguing, classification, and organization of library resources.
• Maintain accurate records of issued, returned, and overdue materials.

Student Learning & Information Literacy Support

• Assist students in locating and accessing learning resources.
• Support the development of information literacy and research skills.
• Guide students in the effective use of library resources and reference materials.

Reading Promotion & Library Programmes

• Promote reading habits and lifelong learning among students.
• Support reading initiatives, book fairs, and literacy programmes.
• Assist in organizing library-related events and activities.

Digital Resources & Research Support

• Support access to digital libraries, databases, and online learning resources.
• Assist students and staff in utilizing digital research tools.
• Promote ethical and responsible use of information resources.

Student Wellbeing & Library Engagement

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and student-friendly library environment.
• Encourage responsible library usage and positive student behaviour.
• Support student wellbeing through engagement in reading and learning activities.

Parent Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support communication regarding library programmes and initiatives.
• Assist in promoting reading culture among students and parents.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders through library activities.

Faculty Collaboration & Professional Development

• Collaborate with teachers to support curriculum-related resource requirements.
• Assist faculty in identifying and accessing relevant learning materials.
• Participate in professional development initiatives and library improvement programmes.

Innovation, Research & Digital Learning

• Support innovative library practices and technology integration.
• Assist in developing resource collections that support research and inquiry-based learning.
• Encourage students to develop critical thinking and independent research skills.

Library Compliance & Administrative Operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Library Science (B.Lib.Sc.) or Library & Information Science; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a school, academic, or institutional library setting.
• Strong knowledge of library management practices, cataloguing systems, and information services.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing library resources and supporting student learning.
• Ability to promote reading habits and information literacy among students.
• Experience working with library management software and digital learning resources.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital information platforms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Professional, ethical, and student-centred approach to library services.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and continuous professional growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic leaders and contribute to school-wide improvement initiatives.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.